[amayausers.com] Re: What kind & brand of thread do you prefer?
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Below is a bit of info we share when we train. Polyester threads are designed
to sew at the higher speeds and remember that Rayon is not colorfast. If you
stitched a white baby bib and it went into the wash with bleach, your
embroidery would come out white but Polyester keeps its color.
Thread: Embroidery can be sewn with many types and sizes of threads depending
on the desired finished appearance. Embroidery threads are commonly made from
rayon, polyester, cotton and metallics. Rayon threads are generally made with a
twisted multifilament construction and have a high sheen. Polyester threads can
be made in three different thread constructions including a twisted
multifilament, air entangled and spun construction. Obviously, cotton threads
are only made in a spun construction. Both spun polyester and spun cotton
thread have a ?matte? or low sheen appearance. Rayon and Polyester filament
threads have a high sheen. Polyester is stronger than Rayon and has superior
color fastness and abrasion / chemical resistance. Metallics are filament
threads that have the highest luster and are formed with a synthetic core
wrapped in metal foil. Generally metallic threads do not sew as well as
polyester or rayon threads. The most common ticket size for rayon or polyester
em
broidery threads is a No. 40, however other sizes are available. A 60 weight
thread is used for fine detail and small lettering for best results. Several
thread companies are: Isacord by Ackermann, Madeira, RA (Robinson-Antone).
Sharon
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